

Aliza Cohen
Berkeley, CA
About the Artist
Aliza Cohen grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and received a BA in Art from UC Santa Cruz and an MFA in Painting from Boston University where she studied with English painter John Walker. A relentless observer, she is captivated by contrast, whether visual, philosophical or conceptual. Her work, which includes paintings, drawings, prints, and textiles has been exhibited nationally and internationally. She is the recipient of several awards including a residency at the Jentel Foundation in Wyoming, a Kala Art Institute Printmaking Residency, an Artist Fellowship at the Vermont Studio …
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Aliza Cohen grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and received a BA in Art from UC Santa Cruz and an MFA in Painting from Boston University where she studied with English painter John Walker. A relentless observer, she is captivated by contrast, whether visual, philosophical or conceptual. Her work, which includes paintings, drawings, prints, and textiles has been exhibited nationally and internationally. She is the recipient of several awards including a residency at the Jentel Foundation in Wyoming, a Kala Art Institute Printmaking Residency, an Artist Fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center and the Constantin Alajov Award at Boston University. She currently works out of her studio in Richmond CA.
Artist’s Work





Selected Exhibitions
- Root Division
San Francisco, CA, 2015 - Berkeley Art Center
Berkeley CA, 2015 - SFMOMA Artists Gallery
San Francisco, CA, 2014
Press and Accolades
- Upriseart.com, Journal Interview
October 2015 - SFMOMA Submission Friday
August, 2015 - Sheridanmedia.com, Jentel Presents Radio Interview
August, 2015
Education
- Boston University, MFA
Boston, MA,2005 - UC Santa Cruz, BA
Santa Cruz, CA,2002